Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow
2011 · Movie · 115 min · ★ 6.6 · 57% critics
In 1782 Joseon, a royal investigation into suspicious murders points toward corruption inside the government. As the case grows stranger, a sharp but unusual detective is pulled into a wider web of danger, secrets, and political intrigue.
Also known as Detective K · Detective K - Secret of Virtuous Widow
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Details
- Original title
- 조선명탐정: 각시투구꽃의 비밀
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-01-27
- Language
- Korean
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 57/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (51 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy funny historical mysteries with action and intrigue, especially alongside Private Eye or The Grand Heist; Not for you if you prefer serious, grounded detective stories.
Pros: lively comedy; exciting action; colorful period setting | Cons: bumpy story; occasional script twists; uneven depth
Themes
- detective
- joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Cast & crew
Kim Myung-min
as Kim Min
Oh Dal-su
as Han Seo-pil
Han Ji-min
as Han Gaek-joo
Lee Jae-yong
as Minister Lim
Woo Hyeon
as Mr. Bang
Ye Su-jeong
as Lim Jwa-soo's Wife
Jung In-gi
as Magistrate
Nam Sung-jin
as King Jeong-jo
Kim Tae-hun
as Im Geo-seon
Choi Mu-sung
as Court Priest
Directed by Kim Sok-yun